Quality Supervisor - Metals Fabrication

Lake Air Products; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products seeks a 1st Quality Supervisor in Roseville, MN to lead quality initiatives, investigate issues, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll work with manufacturing leaders to uphold high standards and meet cost objectives while maintaining compliance with ITAR considerations where applicable.

Ideal candidates will have a background in metal manufacturing, strong statistical skills, and a proactive approach to quality control.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality management systems and inspection processes.
• Ability to analyze data to set quality and reliability targets.
• Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and address customer complaints related to product quality.
• Analyze data and specifications to set quality standards for finished products.
• Develop and implement inspection criteria and procedures for production processes.
• Apply Total Quality Management (TQM) tools to enhance reporting and analytics.
• Collaborate with production teams, suppliers and vendors to ensure quality across parts and processes.
• Review quality issues and provide actionable recommendations for improvements.
• Engage with vendors to ensure material and process quality.
• Manage customer returns and maintain accurate job routings.
• Ensure calibration of inspection, measurement, and testing equipment.

Skills

Quality management

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People – Best Teams.

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a 1st Quality Supervisor for our Roseville, MN location.This is a great opportunity to make a critical impact as you work with manufacturing leaders and team members to drive continuous improvements and meet and exceed quality and cost objectives.

• Investigate and address customer complaints related to product quality, serving as the primary point of contact for resolving quality issues.
• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine current quality standards and establish quality and reliability expectations for finished products.
• Develop and implement inspection criteria and procedures, ensuring continuous inspection activities throughout the production process.
• Apply Total Quality Management (TQM) tools and techniques to enhance reporting and analytical processes across departments.
• Work closely with production teams to monitor and maintain control over materials, facilities, and products through rigorous inspection and testing.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the quality of all purchased parts and processes used in the production of company products.
• Review technical problems, quality concerns, and procedural issues within departments and provide actionable recommendations for improvements or changes.
• Engage with vendors to gather information and communicate requirements related to material, process, and component quality standards.
• Manage customer returns and maintain accurate job routings as necessary.
• Ensure the integrity of the inspection, measuring, and testing equipment calibration system is consistently maintained.

Qualifications:

• 3 years in a metal manufacturing including metal stamping or fabrication preferred
• Proven experience in a quality assurance or quality control role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, inspection processes, and statistical analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including production, suppliers, and vendors.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to maintaining high product standards and improving quality processes
• High School Diploma or GED required

Lake Air Products Offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that if this position is located in our Roseville, MN facility, it may be subject to export control regulation. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person* within the meaning of the law OR obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status. *A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.

Join a company where your hard work, dedication, and growth matter. We look forward to meeting you!